Hunter recorded 23 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Friday's 114-96 victory over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter put together a hyper-efficient performance Friday, which helped shoot up his overall shooting numbers on the season to 52.9 percent from the field and 48.0 percent from deep. He'll come back down to earth eventually, but the second-year forward is looking improved compared to his rookie campaign.

Hunter (knee) will play Friday against the Nets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Hunter will be available for Friday's game. With Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out, Hunter should continue seeing plenty of action. Through four games, he's averaging 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.5 minutes.

Hunter (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Nets, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Right knee soreness left Hunter initially questionable, but it seems more likely than not that he'll play Friday. With Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out, Hunter should continue seeing plenty of action. Through four games, he's averaging 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.5 minutes.

Hunter is questionable for Friday's contest against the Nets due to right knee soreness, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter emerged from Wednesday's loss to the Nets with an injury, but he was still able to put up solid numbers. Overall on the season, he's averaging 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.5 minutes. With Danilo Gallinari (ankle) out again, Hunter should see plenty of minutes and shot attempts if he's feeling close to 100 percent come tipoff. If Hunter is sidelined, more minutes would likely go to Solomon Hill.

The Hawks exercised Hunter's team option for the 2021-22 season Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Atlanta also picked up options for Trae Young, Kevin Huerter and Cam Reddish, maintaining the rights of all four players through their third or fourth NBA seasons. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Hunter averaged 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 32.0 minutes per game as a rookie.

Hunter totaled 22 points (8-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), a rebound, an assist and a steal across 29 minutes in Thursday's 128-106 loss to the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

On a team desperate for talent, Hunter slid right into the Hawks' starting lineup last season, and the result was a mix of highs and lows. He managed 12.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in his rookie season, and at times the Virginia product turned in some breakout performances, but he also scored less than 10 points in 21 of 63 games. The Hawks hope Hunter will rise to the occasion and make his sophomore campaign a breakout season.

Hunter (knee) will start Sunday's game against Orlando, KL Chouinard of Hawks.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter was nursing a minor knee issue, but it won't prevent him from taking the floor for the Hawks' second game in three nights. The second-year forward had 18 points, three rebounds and a block in Friday's opener.

Hunter is probable for Sunday's preseason action against the Magic due to right knee soreness, Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter started Friday's preseason game and posted an impressive 18 points on 10 shots, plus three rebounds and one block in 26 minutes. He picked up some knee soreness along the way but should play again Sunday.

Hunter finished with 13 points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FG), 11 boards, and two assists in 37 minutes of a 143-138 win against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter notched his third career double-double in the contest, turning in a balanced effort in the double overtime win. His scoring has dipped this month after a surge in February, but with his spot in the rotation secure, the rookie will continue to get a chance to grow his game.

Hunter (knee) is no longer on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter was questionable as of Sunday night, but he'll play through a bruised left knee that doesn't appear to be anything serious.